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Finance • 18 MAY 2011
Banks' hold on mortgage market tightens
Australia’s big banks are dominating the home lending space, sparking renewed concerns about the competitiveness of the mortgage market.
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Finance • 17 MAY 2011
Home loan take up falls again
The Reserve Bank is under pressure to sit tight on the cash rate for another month, following new data which showed another drop off in home financing activity.
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Hotspots • 16 MAY 2011
Exit fee regulation amended
The regulation prohibiting exit fees has been amended in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.
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Hotspots • 13 MAY 2011
Time to buy: McGrath
Property investors who can afford to buy now, should buy now, according to McGrath Estate Agents chief executive John McGrath.
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Hotspots • 13 MAY 2011
NSW planning changes spark concerns
The New South Wales’ government’s decision to transfer a reported $9 billion worth of residential, commercial and retail projects back to local councils for approval...
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Finance • 13 MAY 2011
More borrowers behind on loan payments: CBA
Higher interest rates are taking their toll on Australian borrowers, the Commonwealth Bank’s chief executive Ralph Norris has warned.
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Hotspots • 13 MAY 2011
Sydney delivers stellar rents
Sydney suburbs are dominating when it comes to rental returns, new research has revealed.
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Hotspots • 12 MAY 2011
Weak confidence takes toll on property
The outlook for the property market remains uninspiring as consumer confidence drops to a nine month low.
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Finance • 11 MAY 2011
Federal budget snubs DIY super
The federal government has missed a golden opportunity to support property investment through self-managed super funds in its 2011 budget, according to Chan &...
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Hotspots • 11 MAY 2011
Archicentre offers discount building inspections
In response to the rising cost of living Archicentre has released a new building inspection report with prices starting from $330.
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